The Tailor of Gloucester (Classic Reprint)

from lisa.isselee

Wonderful little book !

from MrsLee

Sort of a take on The Elves and the Shoemaker, this little drama involves a tailor, a cat and numerous mice. I say drama because it covers the human traits of resentment, vengeance, kindness, charity and repentance, all without one word of preaching. The illustrations are charming, and the cat is...

from Gold_Gato

I wish they still had these types of industrious mice nowadays. Mice who will hear your frantic plea for help to complete a deadline at work...and then they'll come running to complete your powerpoint presentation or spreadsheet. Maybe because they're from Gloucester?Allen Atkinson's lovely illus...

from john257hopper

This delightful story was the author's own favourite, and is the only one whose central character is a human being rather than an animal. I was prompted to read this following a visit to Gloucester for its annual history festival, which included a short Beatrix Potter walk round the city centre. ...

from benuathanasia

A cute adaption of the Elves and the Shoemaker. The illustrations were the best part of this book.